Media and Memory: Audience Research into 9/11 Introduction The following report is based on the events of September 11th 2001. On that morning, 19 terrorists from the Islamist militant group al-Qaeda hijacked four passenger planes and in a series of suicide attacks, proceeded to crash the jets into their preplanned targets. The first plane struck at 8:46am when American Airlines Flight 11 hit Tower 1 of the World Trade Center, the second attack occurred 17 minutes later when a second jet United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into Tower 2, within 2 hours the twin towers of the World Trade Center had collapsed, and thirdly American Airlines Flight 77 at 09:37am collided into the Pentagon. This proved to be the last attack as the passengers
Since the tragedy of September 11, Congress passed the Patriot Act as a response to the terrorist act. However, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) criticizes the Patriot Act and claim that it is an excuse to spy on US citizens. The Patriot Act was not created in order to spy on US citizens, as the ACLU would try to convince us to believe. The use of “roving wiretaps” and obtaining personal records will help law enforcement and federal agents to more effectively stop and prevent terrorism. Contrary to what the ACLU believes, roving wiretaps allow federal agents to follow terrorists.
It was not until American Airlines flight 11 crashed into the North tower of the World Trade Center at 8:46 A.M that the world was aware any of this had even happened. New Yorkers that were downtown panicked running in different directions fearful and confused as they heard the impact of the jet plane hitting
Individual Work-Week 1 Melissa Moore Everest College, CPO4003-2 Instructor DePlato 4/16/14 “At 8:46 on the morning of September 11, 2001, the United States became a nation transformed” (Nobrega, 2013). In less than 90 minutes, The Twin Towers, a big part of American symbolism, collapsed when airliners piloted by Islamic extremists flew into them. Two more attacks followed; one at 9:37 when a third airliner slammed into the Pentagon and at 10:03 when a fourth was overtaken by heroic passengers and was forced down in a field in southern Pennsylvania. These terrorists lived within our borders and were trained in our flight schools. The knowledge that we provided them allowed them to effectively turn four hijacked planes into deadly guided missiles.
From that I would like to share two events that affected me the most dramatically, 9/11 and social media. On September 11, 2001, 19 members of al-Qaeda hijacked airplanes. They’re mission was to attack targets in the United States (History). Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third plane hit the Pentagon. Over 3,000 people were killed during the attacks (History).
One criticism of intelligence agencies that people were shocked to hear through the 9/11 Commission Report was that the Central Intelligence Agency had information on some of the suspects involved in the 9/11 plot. This information was requested by FBI agents multiple times but was not handed over because it would have jeopardized the case CIA was building against other operatives. (Soufan, 2011). The PATRIOT Act also allowed warrants to be issued in any district, whether or not the activity being investigated was being conducted in that district or not (Landahl, 2007). It also created penalties for harboring terrorists, increased maximum sentences for terrorism related activities, and most importantly eliminated the statue of limitations for terrorist activities (Landahl, 2007).
Controversial acts were passed in an effort to control terrorism, the Patriot Act. The Patriot Act was passed by George Bush shortly after 9/11 to make it easier for the government to access personal information like; phone conversations, emails, and other private information. It also gives them the power to detain anyone who they suspect of terrorism for up to one week. The freedoms and privacy of all Americans have been curtailed because of this act. Even though most Americans are not terrorists, simply knowing that the government has these new powers and abilities to invade on their privacy is bothersome
Advanced Topics in Criminal Justice CJUS399-1401B-01 Professor Russ Pomrenke IP 1 Michael Davidson Due date 2/25/14 Between the years of 1991-2001 the U.S. has witnessed a few terrorist attacks that have lead on to the largest attack known to this day as September 11th. During the timeframe chosen (1991-2001) there were warning signs that occurred and should have set in motion improved counter-terrorism policies. However, it did not occur. One may say because of the arrogance of government officials’ mentality of being “untouchable” we were vulnerable and left open for attacks. Because of the underestimation and lapse of judgment of the U.S. government officials, we were attacked by a force to reckon with, Al-Qaeda.
On September 11, 2001, three airplanes were hijacked by terrorists to attack the two World Trade Centers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, DC. The death toll was about 3,000 people. This series of events is the single largest concerted attack on US soil, right along with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The 9/11 events are made all the more visible through the coverage of modern media, such as live television broadcast of the collapse of the towers. As such, the impact on the country are deep and wide.
Concerns about the Impact of Homeland Security Legislation and Law Enforcement Powers on Basic Constitutional Rights. Concerns about the Impact of Homeland Security Legislation and Law Enforcement Powers on Basic Constitutional Rights As former President of the United States George W. Bush once said, “We will bring the terrorists to justice; or we will bring justice to the terrorists. Either way, justice will be done” (Johnson, n.d). On September 11th, 2001, the United States of America was deliberately attacked in an act of terrorism. The Department of Homeland Security was created to protect and prevent future terrorist attack from ever happening again in the United States, but has the newly created federal Department of Homeland Security